by Riley Fortier | Jan 23, 2021 | Edible Plants, Gardening
One of the best things about being a gardener is being able to reap what you sow. Vegetable plants in particular are some of the most reliable crops to grow in the garden. But, in many places, winters are just too cold and they can succumb to the frigid weather. Even...
by Riley Fortier | Dec 4, 2020 | Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Garlic mustard is an herbaceous plant native to Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe. In North America, it’s a common weed that invades ecosystems and chokes out the native flora. Garlic mustard is also edible. In fact, it’s one of the oldest spices used in Europe....
by Ellen Rigell | Nov 26, 2020 | Edible Plants, Gardening, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Imagine harvesting fresh veggies from your garden each summer without putting in the effort to start your garden from scratch. Perennial vegetables allow just that! Perennials survive the winter and return to produce again the following summer. Here, we’ve highlighted...
by Riley Fortier | Nov 18, 2020 | Edible Plants, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Purslane is a common herb that’s renowned for its medicinal benefits. Its scientific name, Portulaca oleracea, literally means “herbal purslane” and describes the plant’s edible and medicinal properties. In fact, humans have been using purslane for millennia, and now...
by Patrick O'Hare | Nov 4, 2020 | Edible Plants, Education, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
The world of melons is vast, confusing, and interesting. This is partly due to the fact that melons have been cultivated by humans for over 5,000 years. Today, let’s take a deep dive into many of the different kinds of melons. IDENTIFY NEW PLANTS WITH PLANTSNAP What...
by Siri Undlin | Oct 27, 2020 | Edible Plants, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
If you’ve ever accidentally chomped down onto a bay leaf, chances are you won’t forget it. Its bitter taste can be an unpleasant shock to your tastebuds (and not recommended by health professionals) but is also a clue – the bay leaf is a powerfully beneficial...
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